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PE Teacher, Secondary School
PE Teacher, Secondary School
Working pattern: 1.0 FTE
Language Section: English
Indicative Salary Range: €3463 to €5277 per month Start date: 1st August 2025
Closing date: 5 May 2025
We are delighted that you are considering the PE Teacher vacancy here at the European School, Den Haag.
Are you ready to physically inspire the next generation of students? As a PE Teacher at The European School The Hague, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with all our students, equipping them with invaluable sports knowledge and skills. With access to two dedicated PE halls, a wonderful outside PE area, and the support of a passionate team of enthusiastic PE teachers, this role offers the chance to innovate, grow, and leave a lasting impact.
Our school values of Ambition, Positivity, and Respect underpin the PE Department focus. This framework allows us to challenge our students to reach beyond their capabilities by fostering high expectations in our day-to-day lessons; cultivate positive and caring relationships with those whom we teach, modelling how students should treat each other in a kind and positive manner, and perhaps most importantly, model how to build respect in a multinational, multilingual school that strives for diversity and inclusion. Knowing our students and supporting their needs lies at the heart of our teaching.
We value creativity and initiative—there’s plenty of room to shape your teaching and contribute to the ongoing development of our PE curriculum. If you are excited about fostering curiosity in sports, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a PE Teacher, you will:
· Deliver engaging PE lessons to students aged 11-18, following the European Baccalaureate curriculum.
· Inspire and engage your students in PE.
· Foster students’ creativity and have the ability to differentiate for diverse learners.
· Create an inclusive classroom environment where every student’s talent is nurtured.
· Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to support a thriving PE program.
Why Join Us?
· Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
· Experience the World: Work in The Hague, a city rich in culture and international connections.
· Enjoy competitive benefits. We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO). The salary is a minimum of €3463 and a maximum of €5277 for a full-time contract on the LB scale. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.
· A permanent position, subject to recognition of your teaching qualifications by Dutch Education Authorities DUO and the successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
· An attractive relocation package with the support of our HR department to help you move to The Hague (for qualifying teachers living abroad).
· Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.
What We’re Looking For
· A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Education (or equivalent).
· Fully qualified teacher status for secondary education, recognized in the country where the qualification was obtained. (For UK/Ireland/Scotland applicants, you must have QTS and have completed or been exempt from the statutory induction period).
· Your teaching qualifications must meet the Dutch Education Authorities’ DUO standards.
· Proficiency in English at a C2 level (CEFR).
· Experience teaching students aged 11–18.
· Open and positive attitude to long-term feedback (learning never ends).
· Willing to take on necessary organisational tasks (camps, coach, sports days) to fulfill departmental needs.
· Hands-on, proactive approach and ability to differentiate.
· Professional attitude (e.g., meeting deadlines, maintaining a professional workspace).
· Teamplayer mentality for collaborating with colleagues, students, and parents.
· Passion for promoting physical activity and well-being.
· Positive general demeanor.
· Willing to take on an after-school sports team. No specialisation required, but a proactive attitude towards learning a specific sport is essential.
· Familiarity with international or intercultural education.
· Knowledge of additional EU languages is an advantage.
Start Date
The appointed person will start on 1 August 2025
Ready to Join Us?
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds with a teaching qualification or willing to obtain one to apply. Please upload below 3 required documents on www.werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl. We request internal candidates to apply via MyAfas, application form is not needed.
· Your CV
· A motivation letter
· A completed application form. If this form is missing, we will not proceed further with your application
Please address your letter to the attention of Ms. Juliet Palmer; Head of Secondary school.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. As part of the interview process, you will be required to teach a lesson to an assigned class under the observation of the Subject Coordinator, and possibly the Line Manager; part of the interview will focus on discussing this lesson. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early to ensure consideration. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.
Contact Us
For any questions, please reach out to our recruitment officer, Ming En Li, at recruitment@eshthehague.nl.
Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully.
Information about the European School can be found at www.europeanschoolthehague.nl.
The European School The Hague is part of The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools’ system and regulations.